Apples in Persian Cuisine and Culture

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s almost fall and the Beats have apples top of mind!  Bita & Beata explore the role of apples in Persian culture, some of the symbolic meanings behind the representation of apples in traditional sofrehs (table settings) and occasions, and of course how apples are used in Persian cuisine.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s “Ask the Beats” takes a peek into what Bita & Beata make for dinner that’s not actually Persian! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episodes referenced:</span></p> <p><a href= "https://modernpersianfood.com/episode-51-mehregan/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Episode 51:  Mehregan</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at:</span> <a href= "https://modernpersianfood.com/episodes/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Episodes</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog:</span> <a href="https://beatseats.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food!</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Co-host Bita Arabian blog:</span> <a href="https://ovenhug.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for the email newsletter</span> <a href= "https://mailchi.mp/7c6fa5f5fc73/crw8idbcps"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and tell a friend.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Podcast production by <a href= "http://alvarezaudio.com">Alvarez Audio</a></span></p>